Sulagna Saha reports on the delegate roundtable on the topic of app modernization lead by Paul Nashawaty at AppDev Field Day ADFD1 last month. Is modernization a judicious strategic move or an obvious necessity? Her article unpacks the complexities and risks associated with updating legacy applications, alongside the potential benefits of agility, scalability, and improved user experiences. Through this discourse, Sulagna aims to enlighten IT decision-makers on the careful deliberation required when contemplating the modernization of their application landscape.
Why Ethernet for AI? For That Matter, Why InfiniBand for AI?
Guy Currier explores why Ethernet and InfiniBand are significant considerations in the AI infrastructure landscape. He examines the role these networking technologies play in optimizing data transfer processes crucial for AI workloads’ performance. Currier’s article provides a comprehensive understanding of how choosing the right networking fabric can make a substantial difference in the efficiency and success of AI deployments. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article inspired by Juniper Networks presentation at Cloud Field Day.
Have (Highly Performant) AI Your Way
Guy Currier dives into the nuances of achieving high performance in AI deployments, stressing the importance of customizable solutions that cater to specific organizational needs. His commentary addresses the balancing act between off-the-shelf convenience and tailored AI systems that maximize efficiency and align with unique business objectives. Currier’s insights suggest that while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to AI, the power to optimize lies in the ability to adapt and tweak systems for peak performance. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article inspired by Google Cloud’s presentation at Cloud Field Day 20.
Cloud Native is Just a Marketing Term
Software developers used to use the term cloud native to describe applications that are designed for the cloud, but today it seems to be more of a term for containerized applications. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded ahead of Cloud Field Day 20, includes Guy Currier, Jack Poller, Ziv Levy, and Stephen Foskett discussing the true meaning of cloud native today.
Catchpoint Works to Catch Your App’s Sticking Point
Guy Currier presents an overview of how Catchpoint’s performance monitoring tools are adept at pinpointing issues within applications that may hinder user experience. Catchpoint’s approach focuses on identifying and resolving the “sticking points” that can affect application smoothness and efficiency. His article illuminates how deploying such sophisticated monitoring solutions can be crucial for organizations to maintain optimal application performance and ensure customer satisfaction. Learn more about Catchpoint’s AppDev Field Day presentation in this LinkedIn Pulse article!
Cloud Run for K8s: GKE, Not GKE
In this AppDev Field Day LinkedIn Pulse article, Guy Currier examines the versatility of Cloud Run for Kubernetes, discussing its implementation both within Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and outside of it. His article emphasizes Cloud Run’s ability to provide a cohesive and streamlined serverless experience for containerized applications, regardless of the underlying infrastructure. Currier’s piece sheds light on the expanding serverless options for developers seeking to leverage Kubernetes, and Cloud Run’s role in blurring the lines between fully managed and self-managed environments.
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